Well, here we are at the end of another year. We are really proud of what we've created here and we hope you're enjoying it. In this year end episode, Lisa and I go over our faves from this season and beyond.

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Thank you for your support! We'll be back with new episodes after the new year. Happy Holidays to all!

In this *amazing* and *interesting* episode, we talk about some chilly *badass* ladies in the form of goddesses of winter.

We looked up the deities of our respective ancestries. I’m Scottish and German and Scandinavian (I have no melanin), and Lisa brings us Asian and Native American goddesses.

It was Smarty Pant Lisa’s idea to do a show that was a bit lighter. But if you know me, you know ranting gives me life. But we also laughed really hard in this recording. We hope you smile while listening, and maybe you’ll be inspired to deepen your connection to the Divine feminine in these cold winter months.

Ok byeeee

I’ll add sources later. Maybe. No one cares.

Native Americans have a legacy of service to this country, which astounds me considering how this country has treated them. In fact, Native American women serve the US military in higher numbers than any other female demographic!

So in this ep, we drop a list of names of women that are…what? Say it with me…badass!

(Links coming soon.)

In this encore ep, I chat with Pat about his combat experiences in the Gulf War.

Content warning: this episode includes discussions of war, battle and death.

If you are having suicidal thoughts you can text or call 988

or

Text 838255 for the Veteran Crisis specialists

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

https://mission22.com

New episode alert. I recorded with my hubs about women, not just in the military, but in the special forces!
HAPPY VETERANS DAY & THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
listening suggestion: listen with a friend and play a drinking game. One of you drink every time I say “badass” and the other drinks every time Patrick says “badass” and see who gets black out drunk first. Fun? Probably not.
Ya I’m not endorsing alcoholism. I’m making fun of the absurd number of times we both used the word BADASS in this ep. The ladies we discuss here are beyond amazing!
And there are more we don’t know about yet because they are out doing secret badass shit!

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/210652/wyoming-army-national-guard-puts-first-female-into-infantry

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2020/07/09/a-woman-became-a-green-beret-today-a-huge-milestone-for-the-army-and-the-military-but-she-isnt-the-first-female-to-earn-the-title

https://www.army.mil/article/269370/1st_black_female_ranger_graduate_speaks_at_womens_equality_day_observance

https://www.navyreserve.navy.mil/News/Article-View-News/Article/2914097/profiles-in-professionalism-is1-annie-ferguson/#:~:text=She%20was%20a%20member%20of,to%20target%20high%2Dvalue%20terrorists.

https://soaa.org/cultural-support-teams/

True to form, I really effed up many names in this ep. I truly am not a moron, I swear. Both Lisa and myself look up foreign words and names when we research our topics and yet, one of us (not usually Lisa) manages to butcher all kinds of names and probably offend all kinds of people. What can I say? Lo siento mucho! In my defense, the Aztec language is very challenging and not all that similar to Spanish, which I am pretty good with. But enough whining!

This week's badass woman is an Aztec goddess that you very likely have not heard of before, and very likely will not be able to pronounce -.Mictecacihuatl - So when you come down off your throne of judgement (haha I'm joking) give this episode a listen - just in time for Halloween, Samhain, Dia De Los Muertos, and all Saints Days!

SOURCES:

(gorgeous artwork) https://www.thepaganista.com/blog/mictecacihuatl

https://www.educba.com/maya-vs-aztec-vs-inca/

(how to pronounce) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqHlAKJ4gUU&t=14s

https://www.learnreligions.com/mictecacihuatl-aztec-goddess-of-death-248587

Welcome to (one of) our first Bonus episode of Bitchstory! We thought it was important as this historic and very important Presidential election approaches to pay homage to a woman who was, as the kids say, a real one. I'm talking about Shirley Chisholm.

Please enjoy this special episode for a special badass. And please Vote like a woman's life and freedom depends on it.

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SOURCES:

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/shirley-chisholm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirley_Chisholm

BLOG:

https://kellymcclain.blogspot.com/2024/10/unbought-and-unbossed.html

What do YOU know about this history of the Philippines? Did you know has been occupied by Spain, the US, Japan, then the US again? This episode is about some badass Filipina ladies who were instrumental in gaining independence for their country

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